DAR ES SALAAM: The Main Sponsor of the NBC Premier League, NBC Bank, fully participated in the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) 2023/2024 awards ceremony yesterday, pledging to continue collaborating with all stakeholders of the three leagues it sponsors, including the NBC Premier League, NBC Championship, and NBC Youth League, in order to build their capacity and stimulate greater competition among them.
During the event, Mr. Waziri Barnabas, the bank’s Financial Director on behalf of hi’s Managing Director, Theobald Sabi, expressed the institution’s determination to ensure that its sponsorship of the three leagues serves as a catalyst for clubs to improve their recruitment of higher-quality players and strengthen their technical benches.
“Today, everyone can testify to how these awards have increased the appeal among football enthusiasts in the country, thanks to the fierce competition among the players vying for these honors, including both domestic and foreign players. This competition stems from the excellence of these players, which in turn originates from the quality recruitment carried out by the participating clubs. Our role as the main sponsors of these leagues is to ensure that the clubs continue to have that strength,” Waziri emphasized.
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Throughout the ceremony, various NBC Bank officials, including the Director of Retail Banking Mr. Elibariki Masuke, the Head of the Bank’s Strategy Unit, Mr. Msafiri Shayo, and the Head of the Bank’s Marketing Department, Mr. Raymond David, presented awards to the deserving winners, further solidifying the bank’s active involvement in the TFF 2023/24 awards.
The highlight of the event was when Waziri had the honor of presenting the NBC Premier League’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award to Aziz Ki, a player from the Yanga SC club in Dar es Salaam, alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, Gerson Msigwa.
Commenting on this prestigious moment, on behalf of the other officials and the bank’s MD, Mr. Theobald Sabi, Waziri expressed the bank’s pride in being entrusted with this honor, which further validated the positive feedback from the football community in the country.
“This honor we continue to receive through this beloved sport drives us to invest even more of our efforts, not only in this game but also in other sports such as athletics, golf, and others that have supported us in pushing our various agendas aimed at helping society, particularly in maternal and child health issues,” he added.
According to Mr Waziri, NBC Bank’s unwavering commitment to the TFF 2023/24 awards ceremony is a testament to its vision of elevating Tanzanian football and empowering the broader community. By collaborating with all stakeholders, the bank is ensuring that its sponsorship not only fosters fierce competition but also helps clubs enhance their talent recruitment and coaching capabilities, ultimately driving the sport’s growth and development.
“As the world of Tanzanian football celebrates the achievements of its finest players and teams, NBC Bank’s presence as the Main Sponsor stands as a shining example of the power of corporate partnerships in transforming the landscape of the beautiful game. This steadfast support is a clear indication of our unwavering dedication to the nation’s sporting excellence and our unwavering commitment to the community we serve,’’ he concluded.
